Highland Beach public meetings in 2021
3 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners
The Highland Beach Board of Commissioners met and approved the April 2021 journal and two nominations to the Board of Appeals. The board discussed the Town Clerk's resignation and is considering hiring a Town Manager instead of replacing the clerk. Enhanced traffic control will begin Memorial Day weekend with Coleshire Security Services, and playground repairs are targeted for completion by June 30, 2021.
- Approved nominations of Edward Smith and Gregory Nixon to the Board of Appeals
- Town Clerk resignation; board considering hiring a Town Manager
- Enhanced traffic control with Coleshire Security Services starting Memorial Day weekend
- Playground equipment repairs targeted for completion by June 30, 2021
- Next meeting set for June 26, 2021 at 11:00 am
Commissioners
The Highland Beach Board of Commissioners approved a contract for playground equipment renovation, discussed a beach erosion control project with a recommendation for timber groin repairs, and reviewed plans for enhanced traffic control. The board also approved appointments to the Board of Appeals and reviewed the town's financial status.
- Approved contract for renovation of existing playground equipment, expected completion by end of June 2021
- Discussed beach erosion control project, with recommendation to repair timber groins (cost not specified)
- Approved appointments to Board of Appeals: William H. McClockton II, Dena Sewell, William Tony Hill
- Reviewed Safety & Security Survey results; armed security cost estimated at nearly $300,000 per year
- Selected East Coast Protection Services Company for enhanced traffic control starting Memorial Day weekend
Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners reviewed monthly financial reports and discussed citizen safety concerns. The Mayor provided updates on COVID-19 vaccine availability and progress on preliminary analysis for ADA bathroom renovations at FDMCC.
- Review of the Boundary Area Survey and Annual Charter Amendment & Annexation Response
- Preliminary analysis for FDMCC bathroom renovation to meet ADA requirements
- Planning and Zoning committee review of permit application for 3210 Bruce Avenue
- Discussion regarding drainage issues on Douglass Avenue caused by leaf clogs
- Closed-door session regarding possible litigation and legal representation